Brief History

HealthReach Community Health Centers is a private, non-profit organization funded by patient fees, grants and generous individual donations. In 1975, our first community health center opened in Bingham, Maine and served 7 patients. Today we provide medical and integrated behavioral health services at 11 locations as well as oral healthcare at several sites. 28,000 residents of 80 Maine cities and towns in part of 9 counties utilize HealthReach services.

Formerly part of HealthReach Network (HRN), we have evolved and changed many times since HRN was founded in 1966. In July 1999, HRCHC became a separate independent company when MaineGeneral Health purchased the homecare, behavioral health and support departments of HRN.

HealthReach Central Administrative Office, Waterville ~ A dedicated team provides management and support for the entire system of HealthReach Community Health Centers. Support services such as Human Resource Management, Finance and Information Technology are provided through this central location to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The Central Office team also provides management of the Federal Title 330 Community Health Center grant as well as the Affordable Care Program.

HealthReach Community Health Centers is a FTCA(Federal Tort Claims Act) Deemed Organization. Under the Act, health centers are considered Federal employees and are immune from lawsuits, with the Federal government acting as their primary insurer.

HealthReach Community Health Centers complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color,sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.[Français] [Español]